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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2006-02-15, Page 33�F# Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Page 5 The right look: 'Country decorating' is the popular trend by Iignda Hillman Rapley Carrie Triebner began dabbling in the decorating business when friends asked for her help. She was getting so many requests she began charging money. With a little help from Bridal Elegance, the local floral shops, business started getting busy and she began building props and shopping for materials. And that is how Ambiance Event Decorating and Wedding Planning Services , from the Lucan area began. A newbrideherself and with the help of Kendra Mudge, the business took off in a big way. Many couples are still very traditional, says Triebner, decorating with white tulle and ivey but its mostly because that's what everyone has always seen. but, Triebner says, couples are becoming more daring and dramatic in decorating using dark colours like black and brown. "It's so perfect because it makes the beautiful bride in white stand out instead of blending in with the surroundings," she says. What has become very popular is "country decorat- ing." Lots of grapevine and barnboard can turn your space into a "rustic ranch" complete with a tall ranch gateway, saddles and table garlands made of burlap, twine and rusty stars. They can also use straw bales everywhere as sitting areas. How's that for rural! Triebner says creating a tropical paradise is a little unusual and can offer challenges. With the right materials and some cre- ativity this can be a beau- tiful setting for a wedding reception and fun for guests to take photos under palm trees and on the dock. Tiki torches make the hall cozy. "I love to shop as most women do," says Triebner so its easy to pick up materials here and there. You just need to be cre- ative and thrifty." She says building props can be challenging g and time consuming. There is a little trial and error but the finished product is worth the diligence. Triebner says black is very popular now and the One example of a wedding decorated by Carrie Triebner and Kendra Mudge of Ambiance Event Decorating and Wedding Planning Services colour of choice for many brides for their brides- maids. Everyone looks great in black and goes with every colour scheme, says this planner adding black linens are also being used more as it creates a very dramatic effect and highlights centre pieces well. Continued on Page 12 Mac Campbell 9!/iotograpifr raminy Now Under New Management. Photography by "Lynne" Proprietors: Lynne & Keith Moreland ca WEDDING PACKAGES TO SUIT ALL OCCASIONS & BUDGETS FREE Wedding Album! Just mention this ad when booking your wedding. We also offer: Invitations, Guest Books, Thank You Cards, Stationary, Frames, Folios 34 Newgate Street, Goderich N7A 2L8 c' Phone: 519-524-7532 Fax: 519-524-1168 lmoreland@westcoastphotography.ca www.westcoastphotography.ca (coming soon)